Takes itself way too seriously

Overrated and overhyped

Not even bad in a good way

Beautiful, moving film.

Reminded me of the times when a good Rod Sterling episode kept you glued to your seat. Wish I could purchase the show on DVD. Mark Harmon is always a good actor to watch and Mary McDonell (spelling?) was very compelling. Wish there was more programs like this to watch instead of what our current choices are. Are you listening CBS or NBC ? There are adult Baby Boomers out there longing for good entertainment with an actual thought provoking story to it! Where have all the good writers gone? Mostly I've given up on trying to find a story with intellect behind it. It's all about the "Show" today and computer enhanced everything. It's like Paris Hilton is in charge of all network TV, all show and no sustance!

This film was recently shown on Friday 24th November 2006 in the United Kingdom, on our Channel 5 TV, as part of an afternoon movie spot. I caught most of the film less the first 20 mins or so and was totally awe inspired by it. Obviously did a search, but its a TV movie and I guess it wont be released for sale, probably contractual issues - a TV movie it will no doubt remain. I particularly liked the ending. It was subtly done, the train conductor, who was absolutely brilliant, telling Charles, "you do know THIS is the very last stop" and apart from seeing that he made it through the tunnel, we never saw Mark Harmon or Mary McDonnell again except as in pictures in the book back in our time. A very happy and fairly emotional story which sets you thinking and made me sad but you need to forget about some of the 'sugaryness' - I doubt if the 1890's was as sublime as made out.

I started watching this last night without seeing the name or who starred in it and found it interesting enough to watch the entire thing! A good family movie. Only objectionable content might be that there is divorce implied. It's an old-fashioned, well-acted movie.

The reason I called this by the above name is that Mr. Matheson was a major writer for the Twilight Zone, and is also well-credited with writing a time-travel story of his own, "Bid Time Return". Some of you may know this story better by its Hollywood nom de voyage, "Somewhere In Time".Speaking of that other movie, in 2000, when this movie was released to the viewing public, it was one week prior to SIT's 20th anniversary Re-release on DVD. While some other networks rushed through production their own story that matched the general theme of SIT, this Canadian-filmed release seems to at least incorporate the main points of the established film. There was a watch, a choice, and a love story. Since SIT was set at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the railroad connection was a bit of a reach, as The Grand Hotel was originally a railroad hotel.All in all, this movie was an excellent production, due in no small part to the ability of its main characters to work within the framework of the script. Mark Harmon's moment of indecision on his last train trip does not come across a man who is lost, but a man who is taking stock of what is most important. the same can be said for Ms. McDonnell's performance in the film, as her embodiment of a woman of the time is well played.All in all, A good film to watch when you can.